Job Title: Application Security Engineer x2

Location: Weehawken, NJ

Duration: 8 Months + Extension

Bill Rate: $82/hour (C2C)

Job Type: W-2, 1099, C2C

Client: To Be Discussed Later

Work Authorization: US Citizen, Green Card, OPT-EAD, CPT, H-1B, H4-EAD, Other

Job Description: 

•  Position: Security Consultant
•  Core Focus: Software security analysis heavily emphasizing third-party applications introduced by employees.
•  Primary Environment: Predominantly Windows software, with some Linux.

 
Primary Requirement: First-Principle Systems Knowledge:

•  Candidates must deeply understand how a computer functions at a low level, regardless of the operating system or software stack running on it.
•  The ability to explain core concepts fundamental to modern computing is mandatory, as this foundation is required to effectively reason about security.
•  Hiring managers will actively filter for this low-level understanding by looking for hands-on work experience, projects, or hobbies in the following areas:
•  Compiler or Operating System design.
•  Writing a debugger.
•  Computer hardware design (especially secure hardware), including hardware interfacing and instrumentation.
•  Code optimization.
•  Emulation or Virtualization implementation and design (e.g., utilizing frameworks like QEMU for advanced testing or manipulation). Note: Merely using virtualization technologies as an end-user is insufficient.
•  Vintage computing.

 
Technical Responsibilities & Capabilities:

•  Reverse Engineering & Analysis: Perform reverse engineering on binaries and conduct network analysis (e.g., interception, decryption) to uncover vulnerabilities, hidden data exfiltration, or unauthorized behaviors.
•  Tooling: Familiarity with reverse engineering tools like Binary Ninja is a plus, but tool-agnostic capabilities are expected. Candidates who build custom offensive tooling, fuzzing frameworks, or automated testing protocols strongly align with the desired profile.
•  Security Validation: Ensure software complies with internal security guidelines and internal policies (e.g., restricting unauthorized network connections).
•  Collaboration: Work closely with internal domain experts, platform engineering teams, frontline support, and end users to deliver findings and suggest practical, balanced workarounds.

 
Experience & Qualifications:

•  Experience Level: 3–5+ years of relevant experience (mid-to-senior level).
•  Valued Backgrounds: Prior experience in network/system administration, broad technical understanding of process flows, or participation in Capture-the-Flag (CTF) competitions.